Voya Boutique Hotel is a ten room property set in a restored 1925 mansion where the ethos is about offering seriously chic accommodation, superb dining and top notch personalised service. They call it “the art of living”! Plus there’s a secret garden with cocktail bar and small plunge pool. There’s a grown up feel here, but families are welcome too.

Paseo 206 promises an elegant escape in the Vedado neighbourhood. A restored 1930s residence owned by a Cuban-Italian family, this boutique bolthole has ten luxurious suites, a fabulous Italian eatery, and an onsite art gallery. Romantic and indulgent.

Gardens Havana is a beautiful four-bedroom boutique hotel, with a focus on local craftsmanship. Reserve one level of the property as a couple, or book all four rooms for a trip with friends. Mornings begin with big homemade breakfasts, and the team can whip up a round of mojitos when you return from your rambles. The owners give top-notch travel advice, too. Gorgeous.

Loma del Angel is just around the corner from the Revolution Museum in Old Havana. This historic house promises exceptional service, chic, antique-filled interiors, and spacious suites. A romantic spot for couples, the property’s two glamorous suites can also be booked by a family or group. Very special.

El Candil Boutique Hotel offers a famously friendly welcome in a grand old house in lovely Vedado. Stay as a couple or with family and friends and dine on the rooftop terrace after exploring the historic neighbourhood. A small hotel with antique pieces and modern touches.

What is now called the Old Square was originally Plaza Nueva (New Square), built as a popular alternative to Plaza de Armas, the military and government nerve center. Later called Plaza del Mercado (Market Square) as Havana’s commercial hub, Plaza Vieja was the site of executions, processions, bullfights, and fiestas — all witnessed by Havana’s wealthiest citizens, who looked on from their balconies. The original Carrara marble fountain surrounded by four dolphins was demolished in the 1930s when President Gerardo Machado (1871-1939) built an underground parking lot here. Today the square’s surrounding structures vary wildly in condition, though all of them are noteworthy.

Perched high above Havana, Cuba, El Cristo de la Habana is a magnificent statue of Christ that commands attention. Carved from white Carrara marble, this iconic figure stands tall, symbolizing peace and contemplation. With its right hand near the chin and the left hand close to the chest, the statue exudes a sense of tranquility. Its location on La Cabaña hill, 51 meters above sea level, allows it to be seen from various points across the city. El Cristo de la Habana is a revered symbol, offering a serene presence and a stunning view of Havana’s skyline

El Morro in Havana, Cuba, is a historic fortress located at the entrance of Havana Bay. It is known for its strategic position, stunning views of the Caribbean Sea, and impressive Spanish military architecture. The fortress features bastions, walls, watchtowers, and a lighthouse that serves as a guiding beacon for ships. El Morro is a significant cultural and historical landmark in Havana.